ISLAMABAD – German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck Tuesday saidthat German Government was keen to enhance bilateral cooperation withgovernment of Pakistan in the fields of sustainable economy, governance andstrategic aspects.
Addressing a day-long seminar on “Opportunities for Students andResearchers in Germany” organized by International Islamic UniversityIslamabad (IIUI) here, said a press release.
The seminar was held with the joint collaboration of the Department ofTranslation and Interpretation (T&I) and Students’ Adviser Office, atQuaid-i-Azam Auditorium, Faisal Masjid Campus, of (IIUI).
“Pakistan and Germany have strong bilateral relations since1951 and mutualcooperation is increasing day by day,” he said.
The envoy said that the Embassy of Germany and German educationalinstitutions were keen to enhance bilateral relationship with Pakistanieducational sector.
He said that German scholarships providing institutions were focusing tohelp on technical education and they were also trying to assist thestudents to broaden their academic exposure.
As many as 90 thousands Pakistanis were part of German society. He alsohailed IIUI for its eagerness to collaborate and appreciated its servicesfor the students of more than 40 countries.
Speaking during the inaugural session of the seminar Prof. Dr. Ahmad YousifAl-Draiweesh, President, IIUI said the university was working to promoterelations with universities around the world.
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He stressed upon the need for enhancing the quality of education globallyand to transform more experiences within universities for the improvementof teaching and learning system.
“Islam is a religion of peace and harmony, while IIUI is trying to promoteIslam’s message of peace and tranquility,” he said.
German First Secretary, Christine Rosenberger addressed the seminar on Lifein Germany: culture, multilingualism and norms.
The seminar was also addressed by Marion Pfennings, Youth Ambassador GermanEmbassy who discussed German Development initiatives in Pakistan.
Vice President (Academics), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Khalily presenteddetailed introduction of the university, while Prof. Dr. Hafiz Bashir, DeanFaculty of Arabic paid thanks to the participants.
Earlier, Chairman Department of T&I, Dr. Inam-ul-Haq Ghazi told about thegoals and objectives of the seminar. He thanked German Embassy forcooperation.
